Bad Girls and Heartbreakers: Carmen and Kurt Weill

If you are looking for plans for Valentine's Day next year, the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra has announced a concert that might be of interest. On Sunday, 14 February 2027, the Brighton Dome Concert Hall will host a performance titled Bad Girls and Heartbreakers: Carmen and Kurt Weill. The programme is built around themes of complex female figures and tragic romance, featuring a mix of orchestral suites and vocal pieces. The concert is scheduled to start at 14:45, with doors opening at 14:00.

The musical selection for the afternoon includes Bizet’s Carmen Suite no.1, alongside pieces by Kurt Weill such as Speak Low, Surabaya Johnny, and September Song. The programme also features Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and the suite from Shostakovich’s Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk District. The performance will be led by conductor Geoffrey Paterson, with Jacqui Dankworth joining as both mezzosoprano and narrator. Dankworth will be performing the Kurt Weill songs and providing the narration for the Shostakovich suite.

Regarding the practical details, tickets for the event are priced between £15 and £41. There are several discount options available for those planning their season. If you book three or more concerts, there is a 15% discount, which increases to 20% if you book seven. For those attending for the first time, the 'LoveMusic' offer provides tickets at £15. The orchestra also has specific provisions for families and those on lower incomes, including £1 tickets for children (limited to two per adult) and a 50% discount for individuals on lower incomes. It is a straightforward programme that focuses on the intersection of vocal performance and orchestral storytelling within the context of the orchestra's 2026/27 season.